At Arkadium, we recognize the enormous growth potential of social games on Facebook and our very own social game arenas. For Arkadium, making casual games social is a natural evolution and we are very excited about the opportunity to reach more and more people with our Arkadium Connect platform and our library of over 300 Flash games.

Social game development on the Arkadium Connect platform includes developing games on Facebook, where your brand can reach out to Facebook’s more than 400 million active users. Or, we can help you utilize the power of social gaming on your own site with a uniquely branded game arena that connects your audience and engages them in ways that are meaningful and fun.

What makes a game a social game?

Social games offer a special type of game experience that differs significantly from many multiplayer games:

• They are played on social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Arkadium’s game arenas)
• They are played asynchronously, meaning that many players can participate in a game without playing at the same time
• They are played in small chunks of time (5-10 minutes)
• Players can earn points or some type of advancement over time
• Viral features and word of mouth help grow participation in the game

While reaching “viral” status is impressive, it’s not everything. At Arkadium, we also focus on how to monetize massive audiences by incorporating paid features such as game bonuses and enhancements.

Check out our latest Facebook games, or see how an Arkadium game arena can bring the power of social gaming to your site!

Want to know more? Here’s an inside look at the numbers behind Arkadium’s Social Science (PDF).